The Car Connection Expert Review

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Teensy third-row seats

Tall rear end

The 2008 Cadillac SRX is handsome and capable, but poor fuel economy and a small third-row seat cut into its usefulness.

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest Web road tests on the new 2008 Cadillac SRX to write this comprehensive review. TheCarConnection.com's car experts also drove the 2008 Cadillac SRX to be able to deliver a conclusive opinion on the car, to compare it with other cars in the class, and to give you the information you need to make the best purchase decision.

The crisply styled 2008 Cadillac SRX is a mid-size crossover vehicle built off the same platform as the rear-drive CTS and STS sports sedans.

A 3.6-liter, 260-horsepower V-6 is the standard engine in SRX, teamed with a five-speed automatic. Its performance is fairly ordinary and so is its gas mileage. There's every reason to order the optional 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower Northstar V-8 engine, which gets a six-speed automatic for the 2008 model year. It's capable of much more impressive acceleration--it can launch the crossover to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds--but fuel economy is an issue. The SRX is available in either rear- or all-wheel drive, and with either drivetrain, its 4,000-pound-plus heft cuts fuel economy to 13/20 mpg with the V-8 versions, and only 15/22 mpg with the V-6, rear-drive model.

The SRX is a tastefully drawn crossover vehicle that's aging well in its final years on the market (it was introduced in 2004 and likely will be dropped after the 2009 model year). The wagon rear end is a bit tall for some tastes, but the crisp lines have worn well over the years. Inside, the redesign of the center console and trim imparts a much richer feel to the Cadillac SRX than the original cockpit. The SRX's interior can hold as many as seven passengers with the optional power-folding third-row seat, but those in the back should be very small--elementary-school small. The second-row seat is much more hospitable to adults.

The 2008 Cadillac SRX handles nimbly, with either its standard suspension or GM's Magnetic Ride Control, which uses magnetic force to control the stiffness of the shocks. Six airbags and stability control are standard.

Other features include a standard navigation system on the V-8 version (it's optional with the V-6). OnStar-equipped models also get turn-by-turn navigation assistance. Adaptive Remote Start is a new option for 2008; it permits the driver to start the engine, adjust the heat and air to a preset temperature, and defrost the windows. A large Ultra View sunroof opens nearly all the first two rows of seats to sunshine.

Beautiful to look at but poor build and component quality

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This is a review for the 2010 Cadillc SRX Performance series. Bought it because it really looks awesome. It has a beautifully engineered 2.8 litres Turbo engine that has more than enough power delivery at all...
This is a review for the 2010 Cadillc SRX Performance series. Bought it because it really looks awesome. It has a beautifully engineered 2.8 litres Turbo engine that has more than enough power delivery at all revs. But we have had many problems due to poor build and components quality. Car has started to rust in many places, especially hatch area barely three years after purchase. Many components have failed before reaching 50,000 kms., such as propeller shaft and thrust bearing, brake disk rotors, gearshift engagement module, radiator coolant hose clamps, Chrome handles pitting, rear differential knocking problem, etc... I guess that we will go back to Japanese cars for our next purchase. It is a shame that the engineering of the cars are not at the level of quality of the styling of these beautiful cars. + More »

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January 15, 2016

2016 Cadillac SRX AWD 4-Door Performance Collection

Would have excepted more from cadillac

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Heated seats not very warm, poor headlights, so so mileage.

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September 27, 2015

2015 Cadillac SRX FWD 4-Door Luxury Collection

Great Upgrade

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Just replaced my 2011 SRX with a 2015 SRX. I loved my 2011, but the new model blows it away. The CUE system with Navi gets me everywhere I need to go and I love the voice recognition feature. Lets me enter an...
Just replaced my 2011 SRX with a 2015 SRX. I loved my 2011, but the new model blows it away. The CUE system with Navi gets me everywhere I need to go and I love the voice recognition feature. Lets me enter an address into Navi, change radio stations or make a call without taking my hands off the wheel or eyes off the road. The Driver Awareness package lets me know when I leave my lane or someone is in the blind spot. The new engine is a big improvement over the 2011 version. The interior is luxurious and extremely quiet. The mileage isn't great but I can live with it. Overall, a great vehicle!+ More »